WO2023105306A1

WO2023105306A1 - Hunting vest system

Info

Publication number: WO2023105306A1
Application number: PCT/IB2022/057929
Authority: WO
Inventors: Milan SLANKAMENAC
Original assignee: Slankamenac Milan
Priority date: 2022-08-24
Filing date: 2022-08-24
Publication date: 2023-06-15
Also published as: CA3234500A1

Abstract

A gun carrying strap system, with a V-shaped belt strap as a chest part (1) comprising two legs (1B, 1C) connected with each other at one end, a tip section (1A) is located in use position fold down behind the neck of a user (3) wearing the strap system, and is connected through a length-adjustable hook-and-loop webbing (22) link with an upper extension (2A) of a back part (2) arranged on the back of the user(3) wearing the strap system, the other ends of the legs (1B, 1C) are connected through links with the both side extensions (2B, 2C) of the back part (2), both legs (1B, 1C) are in use position connected with buckle ends (17) on the chest of the user (3), a gunstock holder connected with the chest part (1) is designed as a separate basket (20) for the partial receiving of a stock (19) of a carried weapon, connected through webbings (27, 29) and buckle ends (26,28, 30) to the chest part (1), and as a clamp to fix the forestock (31) of the carried gun firstly a clamp with a quick-release cord (35) with adjustable detachable fixing on one leg (1B, 1C) of the V-shaped belt strap in the front shoulder area of the user (3) in the use position of the strap system is arranged and secondly a clamp with detachable fixing on the chest of the user (3) wearing the strap system in use position with a length adjustable quick- release clamp either with a release cord (35) or a magnetic plate (45) sticking on the gun in haul position on the other leg of the V-shaped belt strap (1C, 1B) is arranged, where the basket (20), positioned by to the webbings (27, 29) connecting the basket (20) with the chest part (1), is located next to the hip of the user(3) and further back than the forestock (18A) clamp, viewing the user (3) from the front.

Description

Hunting vest system

The invention relates toa gun carrying strap system according to the subject matterof claim 1 for carrying a long gun on the upper body. The proposed strapsystem is designedto carry a gun and equipment used by a user, in this description also referredto as a hunter, i.e. any long gun, mainly a hunting rifle during hunting activities in two preferred carrying modes, firstly for rapid retrieval of the rifle from the haul position and bringing in the firing position for shooting the game, and secondly for carrying the weapon in a further preferred carrying mode opened during hunting breaks.

Currently available gun belts, straps and body straps facilitate the passive carrying of a gun, hereinafter also referredto simply as a rifle, and other equipment on a hunt only partially. This means that bringing the rifle into a firing position requires the hunter to make at least twoor more complex hand movements, the duration of which is longer than the time required for the hunter to bring the rifle from the haul position to a firing position to shoot a fast-moving game in time.

EP 2507578 Bl describes a common and commonly used solution whereby the rifle is stored and carried in a box-like containerdesigned for this purpose, which is attached to or integrated into the hunter's backpack. This design obviously cannot allow the hunter to bring the rifle from the haul position to the firing position with sufficient speed and a simple, natural movement.

US 11,054,213 B2 describes an adjustable chest st rap to carry a long gun or a crossbow and to release it quickly. The strapcomprises a main belt strap supported by the wearer's shoulder, and the opposite ends of the strap a re connected to a pocket-like basket that fits against the side of the wearer's waist and holds the stock of the firearm or crossbow. A secondary support strapextends from the main belt strapand can be attachedtothe forestock of the firearm or crossbowto provide a hands-free support when carried by the wearer. The chest carrying strap had the shortagethat the weight of the gun, mostly a rifle, about 3-8 kg (6.6-17.6 lbs) is supported by a small and inadequate muscle group, the narrow webbings of the strapdo provide insufficient contact surface, and the supporting body parts may get very fatigued, causing itching, irritation, and pain. Furthermore, a sudden movement of the hunter's body to the left (other) side, a movement common in hunting, may cause a head injury to the hunter. The gunstock is held and supported in the front grip and support for the rifle's muzzle is located in the frontal thigh area, which significantly reduces the hunter's movement range and excludes a crouching position.

US 2022/0042766 Al describes a hands-free carrying device for a long gun, such as a rifle, where the support plate is supported on the user's chest and the support plate features a gripping device, which is designed to engage and support the weapon in a ready position allowing detachment. At least one of the jaw elements on the gripping device open to the outside is resiliently flexible to receive and retain the gun forestock between the jaw elements. However, the horizontally worn belt strapis inappropriately positioned, passingthrough the stomach area, over softtissue, without being supported by bones. This position of the horizontal belt strapsignificantly restricts the natural movement of the diaphragm, the breathing, particularly in the squatting position, which is a natural basic position for hunting. The rifle carrying method with a carryingtool is not suitable, or even impossible for hunting in environments such as high cornfields or other high bushes in the hunting area. The areas mentioned are considered as essential bird hunting areas. Inthe case of a gun attachedto the belt to the body, the hunter must apply a more complex and time-consuming procedure to bring the rifle into the firing position.

The above summary a Iso states that the existing technical features for carrying a rifle do not allow hunters to carry the rifle safely on their upper body during a break in hunting and to easily retrieve it to resume hunting. Since the currently known technical solutions do not offer a satisfactory solution to retrievethe rifle simply and quickly by a natural hand and body movement from the haul position and to bring it to the firing position, hunters are mostly forced to carry the rifle in thetraditional way, eitherin the hand or shoulder-hung with a gun sling. Carryingthe rifle in the hand fatigues the hunter's hands excessively, and the hunter has limited movement opportunities. Carrying a rifle on the shoulder with a gun sling requires the hunter to perform a more complex and prolonged set of movements to bring the rifle in the firing position and to shoot the game, significantly increases the fatigue of the hunter's hand muscles and the whole body, resulting in an increased number of missed shots and/or wounded game, which is not compatible with the ethical code of hunting and environmental requirements.

The object of the present invention is to provide, based on US 11,054,213 B2, a means for carrying a long gun, primarily a rifle, with the avoidance of the above disadvantages. More specifically, the invention aims to create a device that allows the quick and practical retrieval of a long gun, such as a rifle, from the safe carrying position to a firing position. In addition, our invention aims to provide a better way to carry an object for extended periods and to ensure that the weight of the long gun is evenly distributed over the wearer's shoulders.

It is recognized that the above objectives can be easilyachieved, if the automatic self-positioning of the stock basket in the vertical mid-plane of the wearer's body in the first, vertical haul position is provided and a quick-release front clamp is arranged in the upper chest area of the strapsystem, and a second quick-release clamp is provided on the side of the chest area of the strap system opposite to the stock basket, where the position of the first and the second quickrelease clamp is free to adapt to the wearer's body dimensions and if the said the second clamp is designed in a manner allowing an opened gun to be clamped and carried in a safe manner.

The formulated task has been solved with a gun-carrying vest system according tothe characteristicfeatures of claim 1. Preferred embodiments are described in the dependent claims.

The gun carrying st rap system according to the invention is designed to virtually integrate the rifle with the hunter's upper body, allowing for safe and easy rifle carrying, easier movement of the hunter, and the ability to bring the rifle from the haul position to the firing position in less than a second by releasingthe clamp.

As the gun carrying strap system distributes the weight of the rifle across the suitable pectoral and dorsal musclegroups of the hunter's upper body, the hunter's fatigue and energy expenditure are considerably reduced. This prevents the hunter from being exhausted after a full day's hunting.

The gun carryingstrapsystem accordingto the invention allows the hunter to keep the rifle safelyon his body during the hunting break, allowing a more efficient shooting of the game with less wounded game, which is the basis of the Code of Ethics for Hunting and of environmental protection.

Unlike known and used solutions, the gun carrying strap system according tothe invention allows three different ways to carry the rifle on the hunter's upper body during hunting, without the need to hold the rifle in the hand, and the rifle can be carried in all three carrying positions without constricting the blood circulation in the hunter's arms, because the weapon can be carried staticallyand dynamically as an integral part of the body, its entire weight being carried by the hunter's upper body, ratherthan by the hand.

The gun carrying strap system according to the invention is described below in more detail by means of design examples, with reference to the attached drawing, where

Figure 1 is a developed plan view of the chest part of the gun carrying strapsystem of the invention as a design example,

Figure 2 is a developed plan view of the back part attachedto the chest part of the gun carrying strap system shown in Figure 1,

Figure 3 is a developed plan view of the gun support attachedtothe chest part of the gun carrying strapsystem shown in Figure 1, Figure 4 is a developed plan view of a possible design of the front clamp to hold the forestock attached to the chest part of the gun carrying strapsystem shown in Figure 1,

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the band supporting the rifle in an upright position, attached tothe chest part of the gun carrying strapsystem shown in Figure 1,

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a possible design of the second front clamp to hold the forestock, attached tothe chest part of the gun carrying strapsystem shown in Figure 1,

Figure 7 is a perspective view of a further possible design of the second clamp to hold the forestock, attached tothe chest part of the gun carrying strapsystem shown in Figure 1,

Figure 8 shows the first upright rifle haul carrying mode, using the gun carrying strap system in the presented design,

Figure 9 shows the position as shown in Figure 8, with the wearerfrom the side,

Figure 10 shows the position as shown in Figure 8, with the wearerfrom behind,

Figure 11 shows the moment of changeover from the haul position to the firing position by releasing the first clampof the forefoot holder,

Figure 12 shows the rifle, carried hands-free and diagonally over the body, for example, in haul position, in front view,

Figure 13 is the moment of transition from the diagonal haul position over the body as seen in Figure 12 in the firing position, with the fore- stockin the hand, after releasingthe second forestockclamp,

Figure 14 shows the third way of carrying, i.e., carrying the rifle in an opened state, for example during a break in a hunt,

Figure 15 shows the moment of moving the rifle from the haul position to the firing position after having the first clamp of the forefoot holder as per Figure 15 released, Figure 16 shows the moment shown in Figure 16, with the stock basket offset providing for the required movement,

Figures 17-19 show further moments of the rifle being moved to the firing position,

Figure 20 shows the position of the second forestock clamp releaser as per

Figure 21 in an idle position, in contact with the metal rifle lock,

Figure 21 shows the arrangement shown in Figure 20, to ensure the operation of the magnetic release band e.g., in winter, while wearing gloves,

Figure 22 shows the operation of the second forestock clamp releaseras shown in Figure 20,

Figure 23 shows the second forestockclamp atthe moment of releasing the clamp,

Figures 24 and 25 show the gun held in hand after having the second forestock clamp released,

Figure 26 shows a band fastening solution variant in a larger view,

Figure 27 shows a further band fastening solution in a larger view,

Figure 28 is a detail showing the first haul rifle position, in an enlarged oblique top view, and

Figure 29 shows the rifle, carried hands-free and diagonally over the body, in front view, with a further second clamp design for forestock fixing.

The merely exemplary preferred design of the gun carrying strap system as shown in the Figures comprises two main parts, a chest part 1 and a back part 2.

The chest part 1, as shown in Figure 1, is a substantially V-shaped belt strap, which is worn over the shoulders of a user 3 carrying the gun carrying st rap system when carrying the gun carrying strapsystem. Atip section 1A of the chest part 1 is, in usage position, behind the neck of the user 3 and connected via a length-adjustable hook-and-loop webbing 22, also known as velcro fastener strap, with an upper extension 2A of the back part 2 arranged on the back of the user 3, shown developed in Figure 2. To ensure the same use conditions for both right-handed and left-handed users 3, the chest part 1 is symmetricalto a dashed centre line 4 symbolically marked in Figure 1. The tip section 1A of the chest part 1 has a buckle end 5 and a webbing loop 6 in the centre line 4 and both sides of the tip section 1A are attached wit h one webbing loop 7 each. The legs IB, IC of the chest part 1, which essentially run upright on the chest of the user 3 in use position, have respective webbing loops 8 in the centre area of the legs IB, 1C looking toward the tip section 1A and looking toward the other end of the legs IB, 1C, each one D ring 9 to attach a rifle 18 designated as gun and to mount the hook-and-loop webbings 53, 54 required to adjust the position of the rifle 18.

In the middle area of the straps IB, 1C, attached to the chest part 1, below the webbing loop 8 and the D ring 9, MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) compatible fixing segments 10 and D rings 11 a re attached. At the opposite end of the legs IB, IC of the chest part 1, facing down in the use position, respective outer edges of the legs IB, 1C have a webbing loop 13 to fix the gun carrying strap 12, as well as the webbing loop 14 to receive the link to attach one of the side extensions 2B to the back part 2 shown in Figure 2, while inner edges of the legs IB, 1C have the webbing loop 15 for mounting a drink bag, which is not shown separately. On legs IB, 1C, at the height of the webbing loops 13, 14, and 15, a rubber fastening band 16 is attached, for example for storing cartridges. To connect the legs IB, IC of the chest part 1 in the use position, the lower part of the legs IB, 1C have the buckle ends 17 on the inner edge of the legs IB, 1C for the detachable mutual connection. On the bottom part of the legs IB, 1C, a buckle end 21 is attached for securing a basket 20 to receive and to support a stock 19 of the gun, in this case of the rifle 18. The strap system may also be fitted with additional unspecified mounts, to allow other equipment items normally used in such applications: rucksack, cape, canteen, tools, etc. to be attached in the usual way.

Together with the exemplary chest part 1, the back part 2 constituting the other main part of the gun carrying strap system according to the invention is shown in Figure 2. The back part 2 consisting of webbing is connected at three locations detachably with the chest part 1 to secure it: the upper extension 2A is connected via a hook-and-loop webbing 22 as a link to the webbing loop 6 on the tip section 1A of the chest part 1. The side extensions 2Bto the back part 2 are attached via a webbing 23, a buckle 24 and a hook-and-loop webbing 25 each to the webbing loops 14 on the chest part 1.

Figure 3 shows an example of the attachment options of the gunstock holder attached to the chest part 1 of the gun carrying strap system, the basket 20 to receive and to hold the stock 19 of the rifle 18 to the chest part 1. The basket 20, facilitating the upright carrying or holding of the rifle 18, is either directly connected through the buckle 26 to the buckle end 21 on the bottom end of the respective leg IB or 1C or, to provide more free movement to the stock 19 of the rifle 18, connected through a webbing 27 and a buckle end 28 and a webbing 29 and a buckle end 30 to the buckle end 5 and the buckle end 21.

Figure 4 shows a possible design of the front quick-release clamp attached to the chest part 1 of the gun carrying strap system to fix a forestock 31 of the rifle 18 carried or held in the upright position. In this case, this front clamp is a simple fixing webbing 32, which is fixed in the webbing loop 8 on the respective leg IB or IC of the chest part 1, with a hook-and-loop webbing 33 adjusted to the required length and folded back, while the other end is fixed with a quick-release shackle 34 that may be operated with an attached actuator being a release cord 35 in the embodiment shown. The fixing webbing 32 and the hook-and-loop webbing 33 may be also realised with a single hook-and-loop webbing 33. This clampcan also be used as a second quick-release clamp for the locking and quick-release of the forestock 31 of the rifle 18 in a manner understandable for insiders.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a fixing webbing 36 supporting the rifle 18 in upright position, at- tached to the chest part 1. One end of the fixing webbing 36 is connected through a buckle 37 and a hook-and-loop webbing 38 to the webbing loop 7 on the corresponding leg IB, 1C of the chest part 1, the otherend is connected through a buckle 39 and a hook-and-loop webbing 40 to the standard webbing loop on the stock 19 of the rifle 18, not separately shown.

Figure 6 is a schematic view of another possible design of a second clamp to fix the forestock 31 of the rifle 18, attached tothe chest part 1 of the gun carrying strap system. One end of a fixing webbing 41 is connected through a hook-and-loop webbing 42 to the D ring 9 on the corresponding leg IB, IC of the chest part 1, the other end has a quick-release shackle 43, and the actuator is a flexible magnetic plate 45 connected with the strap44, which sticks on the metal lock of the rifle 18, when the gun is carried in a cross position.

Figure 7 is a further possible design of the second clamp to hold the forestock31, attached to the chest part 1 of the gun carrying strap system, which can be used to carry an opened gun, when not in use. The forestock 31 of the gun, in this case of the rifle 18 is held by a strap 46, which is connected through a quick-release shackle 47 to a ring 48. Two webbings 49, 50 are attached to the ring 48, which are connected each through buckles 51 and 52, hook-and-loop webbings 53 and 54 to the webbing loops 7 and the D ring 9 on the corresponding leg IB, 1C of the chest part 1. Also with this design, the quick-release shackle 47 is unlocked by a release cord 55 serving as an actuator. The gun carrying st ra system according to the invention integrates the rifle 18 with the body of the user3 in a way allowing the rifle 18 to be carried safelyand easily, and the user3 to move in the lightest, most naturalway possible, and provides thegreatest possible speed for the user3 to change the rifle 18 from the carrying position to the firing position by releasing the quick-release shackles 34, 43, 47 used as quick-release clamps in only seconds from the first touch of the rifle 18 to the firing position. Figure 8 shows the first upright rifle haul carrying mode, using the gun carrying system in the presented design of the gun carrying strap system, Figure 9 shows the same with the wearer in the side view, and Figure 10 shows the upright position according to Figure 8, with the wearerin the rearview. Figure 9 clearly shows that the length of thewebbings 27, 29 connecting the basket 20 partly holding the gunstock 19 with the chest part 1 is selected in a way that the basket 20 partly containingthe stock 19 of the carried gun is located in this use position below the clamp holding the forestock 31 of the gun, next to the hip of the user 3 of the strap system, viewing the user 3 from the front, further back than the clamp fixing the forestock 31.

This ensures that the gun carrying strap system according to the invention causes significantly less fatigue for the user 3, resulting in less energy consumption becausethe weight of the rifle 18 is distributed over the body of the user 3, among the most suitable, optimal chest and back muscle groups. This will keep providing the user3 with more energy and vitality even during an a II -day hunting event with numerous changes between carrying positions.

The use of the gun carrying strap system according to the invention allows more efficient shooting of game wit h a lower rate of injury to the game, which is part of the basic hunting ethics and environmental protection and reduces the number of hunting accidents involving human fatalities as well. This can be seen in Figure 11, which shows the moment of changeover from the haul position to the firing position, and more precisely the pulling of the release cord 35 to release the front locking device of the forestock 31, i.e., the quick-release shackle 34. Figure 12 shows the rifle 18, carried hands-free and diagonally over the body of the user 3 in haul position, and the rifle 18 can be immediately held in the hand upon releasing the second clamp fastener of the forestock 31, i.e., the quick-release shackle 43 afterthe diagonal haul position as shown in Figure 12.

In addition to the above mentioned upright and diagonal carrying modes of the rifle 18, the gun carrying st rap system according to the invention allows a third carrying mode for example during hunting breaks, where the rifle 18 is attached to the body of the user 3 in a manner that the user 3 does not hold the rifle 18, it does not occupy or hinder body parts of the user3 allowing for full movement freedom, it is stored in a place that is no less safe, thus reducing the number of rifle 18 accidents in shooting situations, as shown in the already mentioned Figure 14, i.e., the proposed strapsystem will allow the users 3 to keep the rifle 18 safely opened on their body during hunt breaks.

Based on the above description of the gun carrying strap system according to the invention, it is easy to understand how the rifle 18 can be carried in three different ways relative to the body of the user3 during hunting, without occupying the hands or arms of the user 3.

Both arms of the user3 can be moved freely in all 3 carrying positions of the rifle 18 without tension and obstructing the blood supply to the arms, because the full load of the rifle 18 is applied and distributed to the body and torsoof the user 3, ratherthan to the arms and hands.

The design of the strap system ensures that the carried rifle 18 acts as an integral part of the body, both in terms of static and dynamic user experience.

The chest part 1 and back part 2 of the strapsystem are designedto allow all necessary movements of the body of the user 3, together with the rifle 18 and other equipment, as if they were an integral part of the body of the user3.

The design presented provides twodifferent positions to carry the rifle 18 on the body of the user 3 allowing a rapid shooting position, the rifle 18 is in both positions readyto be changed in shooting position without wasting time. The two positions include the upright carrying mode and the diagonal carrying mode. In both positions, the rifle 18 is not being used except immediately prior to the action, with the arms and hands remaining completely free until the rifle 18 is used, this moment of moving the rifle 18 from the haul position to the firing position is shown in Figure 15, while Figure 16 shows the moment of moving the basket 20 holding the stock 19 of the rifle 18 into the position providing the necessary movement of the stock 19 of the rifle 18.

This allows the rifle 18 to be moved into the firing position without obstruction as shown in Figures 17-19.

Figures 20 to 25 show another possible design of the gun carrying st rap system according to the invention, in which the second clamp for the forestock31 is not of the same design as the first clamp, although the target is a Iso fulfilled by that design, but this variant makes use of the fact that the lock of the gun, in this case of the rifle 18 attached to the forestock 31 is made of metal, steel and therefore magnetic. To take advantage of this, the quick-release shackle 43 is operated with a magnetic plate 45 as an actuator, ratherthan with a release cord, through an attached longer st rap 44, where, in case of the diagonal carrying mode of the rifle 18, the magnetic plate 45 is stuckon the steel lock of the rifle 18 on the forestock31 of the rifle 18, as shown in Figure 20. For allowing the clamp to be operated not only with bare hands but also with gloves on, for example, in winter, the st ra 44 is long enough to make a loop alongside the magnetic plate 45 stuckon the gun 18, which can fit the gloved finger of the user 3, as shown in Figure 21. The clamp is released in the usual way, by gripping the magnetic plate 45, see Figure 22, and pulling it, see Figure 23, which releases the quick-release shackle 43 and moves the gun without delay to the firing position, see Figures 24 and 25.

In addition to the hook-and-loop solution for attaching the various webbings as shown in the embodiments, a standard D ring and/or O ring design is also possible, such variants are shown in Figures 26-29, whereas in Figures 26 and 28 the D ring 9 is complemented by an O ring 56 and enables attaching a strap with the known double-ring technique, and in Figures 27 and 29 the D ring 11 is complemented by an O ring 57 and enables attaching a strap with the known double-ring technique. Figures 28 and 29 also show a snap fastener 58 to ensure the fixed position of the webbings 32, and 41 in the usual way.

In all three of these carrying modes, the rifle 18 is attached to the gun carrying st rap system according to the invention, which receives and distributes all static loads and dynamic shocks without the use of the hands of the user3. All three carry modes and positions allow for significantly easier movement in the environment of use and the weight of the rifle 18 is less noticeable.

The carrying positions provided by the gun carrying strapsystem integrate the rifle 18 into the natural movement paths of the upper body of the user3, allowing the rifle 18 to be easilyand quickly changed from the carrying position to the firing position with a natural movement, without the need to specifically practicethis movement, becausethe movement is intuitive and known to the person handling the rifle 18. By using the strap system, the total energy consumption of the user3 is significantly reduced compared to the traditional carrying of the rifle 18, the hands of the user3 will not be fatigued, and the efficiency/effectiveness of the shot is significantly increased.

During a break in the hunt, the gun must be securely fastened to the body of the user 3 in accordance withthe regulations. The strapsystem accordingto the invention facilitates the fulfilment of this requirement by using it as a harness for the rifle 18.

The design of the gun carrying strapsystem, with a sufficient range of sizes and individual adjustment options for the body of each user 3 allows for an ideal fit and support on the body of the user 3, minimising the strain on the body while maximising freedom of movement, without hindering or restricting the user 3 in any necessary body movement such as stooping, stealth approach, squatting and the like. The compact design ensures a high level of safety and comfort for the user3 during use, and hunting, without distractions or any unwanted movement. The materials used for the manufacturing of the st ra system ensure that the positive characteristics and functions of the st rap system are maintained throughout the entire period of use and that it will perform its function on any type of clothing in any climate. The strapsystem is lightweight, weighing only 850-990 g (i.e. 1,874-2,183165), and has a small volume. The material of the gun carrying strapsystem maybe reasonablyand preferably a material used in the field of such straps, hiking equipment, even with breathable perforations, which, in addition to providing adequate mechanical strength, tear resistance and water resistance provides for ventilation; therefore, the wearing of the strapsystem does not restrictthe user3. List of used references signs

1 chest part 21 buckle end

1A tip section 22 hook-and-loop webbing

IB, 1C leg 23 webbing

2 back part 24 buckle 2A, 2B extension 25 hook-and-loop webbing

3 user 26 buckle

4 centre line 27 webbing

5 buckle end 28 buckle end

6 webbing loop 29 webbing

7 webbing loop 30 buckle end

8 webbing loop 31 forestock

9 D ring 32 fixing webbing

10 fixing segment 33 hook-and-loop webbing

11 D ring 34 quick-release shackle

12 gun carrying strap 35 release cord

13 webbing loop 36 fixing webbing

14 webbing loop 37 buckle

15 webbing loop 38 hook-and-loop webbing

16 fastening band 39 buckle

17 buckle end 40 hook-and-loop webbing

18 rifle 41 fixing webbing

19 stock 42 hook-and-loop webbing

20 basket 43 quick-release shackle strap 51, 52 buckle magnetic plate 53, 54 hook-and-loop webbing strap 55 release cord quick-release shackle 56 O ring ring 57 O ring , 50 webbing 58 snap fastener

Claims

1. A gun carrying strap system, comprising a chest part (1) made of belt webbing, a back part (2) made of belt webbing, where the chest part (1) and the back part (2) are releasably connected, a gunstock holder connected to the chest part (1), a forestock(31) fastening means connected to the chest part (1), where the fastening means is designed as a quick-release clamp, characterised in that the chest part (1) is formed as a V-shaped belt strap comprising two legs (IB, 1C) connected to each other at one end, where a tip section (1A) of the chest part (1) is folded down behind a neck region of a user(3) wearingthe gun carrying strapsystem in use position, and is connected through a length-adjustable hook-and-loop webbing link (22) to the upper extension (2A) of the back part (2) arranged on the back of the user (3) wearingthe gun carrying st rap system, the other ends of each of the two legs (IB, lC) of the V-shaped belt strapare connected through each one length-adjustable link consisting of a webbing (23), a buckle (24) and a hook-and-loop webbing (25) to both side extensions (2B, 2C) of the back part (2) arranged on the user (3) wearing the strapsystem, the two legs (IB, lC) of the V-shaped belt strapare equipped with buckles (17) on the neighbouring inner edges of the legs (IB, lC)to connect both legs (IB, lC) of the V-shaped belt strap in a use position with a spacer detachably on the chest of the user (3) wearingthe st rap system, and the legs (IB, lC) of the V-shaped belt strapof the chest part (1) are in use position connected with each other detachably using the buckles (17) attachedtoinner edges of the legs (IB, 1C), the gunstock holder is designed as a separate basket (20) for receiving partly a stock (19) of the carried gun, which is connected through a buckle end (26) with a buckle (21) on outer edges of the legs (IB, 1C) near the end of both legs (IB, 1C) of the V-shaped belt strap, as well as through webbings (27, 29) and buckles (28, 30) with the tip section (1A) of the V-shaped belt strapthrough a buckle end (5) provided there, the gun carrying strap system comprises as a clamp to fix the forestock (31) a length-adjustable clamp with adjustable detachable fixing on one leg (IB, 1C) of the V-shaped belt strap in the front shoulder area of the user (3) in the use position of the strapsystem on the one hand, and, on the other hand, a length-adjustable clamp with detachable fixing on the other leg (1C, IB) of the V- s ha ped belt strap nearthe chest of the user(3) wearingthe strapsystem in a use position, the length of the webbing (27, 29) connecting the basket (20) holding the gunstock (19) to the chest part (1) is selected in a manner that the separate basket (20), which partially holds the stock of the carried gun (19), is positioned in use position below the gun forestock clamp (31), next to the hip of the user (3) wearingthe strapsystem, viewing the user (3) from the front, further back than the clampfixing the forestock (31).

2. The gun carrying st rap system according to claim 1, characterised in that t e quick-release clamp for facilitating the upright gun carrying, fixed detachably in the use position of the sling system on the one leg (IB, 1C) of the V-shaped belt strapin the front shoulder area of the user (3) wearingthe strapsystem comprises at least on a part of its length a hook-and-loop webbing (33), which is fixed in a webbing loop (8) on the corresponding leg (IB, 1C) of the chest part (1), and a second end of the quick-release clamp is equipped with a quick-release shackle (34), which is in operational connection with an attached release cord (35) used as an actuator.

3. The gun carrying st rap system according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the clamp for facilitating the gun carrying diagonally on the chest of the user (3), fixed detachably in the use position of the sling system on the other leg (1C, IB) of the V-shaped belt strap in the chest area of the user (3) wearingthe strapsystem comprises at least on a part of its length a hook-and-loop webbing (33), which is fixed in a D ring (11) on the corresponding leg (IB, 1C) of the chest part (1), and a second end of the quick-release clamp is equipped with a quick-release shackle (34), which is in operational connection with an attached release cord (35) used as an actuator.

4. The gun carrying st rap system according to claim 3, characterised in that the actuator attached to the quick-release shackle (34) for facilitating the gun carrying diagonally on the chest of the user (3), fixed detachably in the use position of the sling system on the other leg (IB, lC) of the V- s ha ped belt strap in the chest area of the user (3) wearingthe strap system is a magnetic plate (45) sticking detachably to the meta I gun lock, and connected through a belt (44) to the quick-re- lease shackle (43).

5. A gun carrying strap system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the legs (IB, 1C) of the V-shaped belt strapare equipped with MOLLE compatible attachment segments (10).

6. A gun carrying strap system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the legs (IB, 1C) of the V-shaped belt strapare equipped with elasticattachment webbings (16). 15

7. A gun carrying strap system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that it comprises a webbing (36) attached with one end to the webbing loop (7) on the edge of the belt webbing at the tip section (1A) of the V-shaped belt strap and with the other end to the gunstock (19).

8. A gun carrying strapsystem accordingto any one of claims 1 to 17, characterised in thattheV- shaped belt st rap with the components fixed on the legs (IB, 1C) is designed symmetrically to an imaginary vertical centre line (4) allowing both right-handed and left-handed gun handling.